Section 286.102 - White pine blister rust; declared dangerous pest; enforcement of act; other state departments(1) The fungus disease commonly known as the white pine blister rust caused by the organism Cronartium ribicola Fischer is declared to be a dangerous forest pest in all its stages.(2) The director of the department of agriculture shall enforce and administer the measures specified in this act for the control of this pest.(3) All state departments shall cooperate with the department of agriculture in the control and eradication of the white pine blister rust.1929, Act 313, Imd. Eff. 5/24/1929 ;--CL 1929, 5132 ;--CL 1948, 286.102 ;--Am. 2000, Act 136, Imd. Eff. 6/1/2000.